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R609 JFG

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,928 mi
Last recorded61,928 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 JFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 61,928 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os wiper split

rear reg cracked

slight corrosion to bulkhead osf

slight corrosion to outer sill nsr

welded repairs to floor /subframe mounting area osf

Fail 7 Jun 2010 61,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os wiper split

rear reg cracked

slight corrosion to bulkhead osf

slight corrosion to outer sill nsr

welded repairs to floor /subframe mounting area osf

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear number plates are damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2009 60,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear no plates are damaged

Pass 30 May 2008 56,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2008 56,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,695 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 51,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 43,740 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bumper insecure

slight knocking nosie from n/s/f

Fail 27 Jan 2006 43,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bumper insecure

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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R609 JFG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R609 JFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R609 JFG registered?

R609 JFG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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